Cardinals Look to Capitalize on Matchup Against Struggling Rockies After Tough Series Against Diamondbacks

The St. Louis Cardinals are regrouping after a tough series against the Diamondbacks and are preparing for a critical road game against the struggling Colorado Rockies. Despite their previous success, the Cardinals now sit in fourth place in the NL Central and may need to consider making changes before the trade deadline. Stay tuned for our free pick on the Cardinals vs Rockies matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinals -150 | Rockies +135
Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (-105) | Rockies +1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 60%.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals arrive in Colorado looking to bounce back from a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where vulnerabilities in their pitching and lineup were exposed. Currently standing at 51-49, they are fourth in the NL Central and 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. Every game is crucial with 62 games left in the season, making it essential for the Cardinals to perform well against the Rockies. Offensively, St. Louis has been solid, averaging 4.5 runs per game and holding a .251 team batting average. Defensively, they have been strong, with just 39 errors on the season. Michael McGreevy, with a 1-1 record and 4.22 ERA, will take the mound for the Cardinals in this important game.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently experiencing a historically difficult season in Major League Baseball. With a 24-75 overall record and 12-37 record at Coors Field, the team has struggled in all aspects of the game. Their pitching staff has the highest ERA (5.57) and worst WHIP (1.57) in the league, while their defense leads in errors with 81. Offensively, the Rockies rank poorly in runs per game, batting average, and OPS.

Despite these challenges, 25-year-old catcher Hunter Goodman has stood out as a bright spot for the team. He leads in home runs, batting average, and RBI, providing some positivity in an otherwise difficult season. Monday's starter, Austin Gomber, has struggled with a 0-3 record, 5.65 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP, especially in home starts where his ERA is 7.36.

Cardinals Favored Over Rockies Following Series Sweep: Advantageous Matchup Ahead

The Cardinals are the preferred choice in this situation following a series sweep by the Diamondbacks. St. Louis is in dire need of a rebound and has an advantageous matchup ahead. Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber has struggled significantly against his former team, with a 6.67 ERA in six career appearances against the Cardinals. Colorado has yet to win any of Gomber's last five starts, contributing to their ongoing losing streak and potential placement among the worst 100-game records in modern MLB history. On the contrary, the Cardinals have a 5-1 record in Mitch McGreevy's six career starts, including a victory in Colorado last season. Based on these factors, St. Louis clearly holds the advantage in this matchup.

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